How far is Deer Isle, ME from Gerrishville, ME?

The driving distance from Deer Isle, ME to Gerrishville, ME is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.57 mi
01h 37m
Flight
31.01 mi
49.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.57 mi
Kilometers
91.04 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Deer Isle
Thu, Apr 16, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Isle
2026-04-16T04:16
Arrive Gerrishville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Isle
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Surry
ME

Town in Virginia

From Deer Isle
28.3 mi
00h 48m
To Gerrishville
28.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
Gerrishville Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Thursday
Using Bar Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Hancock County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Isle and Gerrishville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Isle and Gerrishville.

  1. 1

    Start on King Row

    41 m · 7 sec · King Row

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Deer Isle Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Deer Isle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Little Deer Isle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Little Deer Isle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Deer Isle Sedgwick Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Byards Point Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Byards Point Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Caterpillar Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Caterpillar Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Snows Cove Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Snows Cove Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mines Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Mines Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tenney Hill

    29 m · 6 sec · Tenney Hill

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Tenney Hill

    2192 ft · 44 sec · Tenney Hill

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2480 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Ellsworth Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ellsworth Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Blue Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Blue Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Surry Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Surry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Gouldsboro Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Gouldsboro Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Summer Harbor Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Summer Harbor Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Harbor Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Isle and Gerrishville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Surry Road
6.38 mi · 11%
North Deer Isle Road
4.63 mi · 8%
Ellsworth Road
4.36 mi · 8%
Mines Road
4.12 mi · 7%
South Gouldsboro Road
3.91 mi · 7%
Caterpillar Hill Road
2.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surry
00h 48m from Deer Isle
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Deer Isle and Light Rain Likely near Gerrishville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Isle to Gerrishville?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Deer Isle and 28.3 miles from Gerrishville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Deer Isle and Light Rain Likely near Gerrishville.

Stop Ideas Near Surry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Surry and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza parking lot

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Parking lot
Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop
Practical stop 3.2 mi away

Downeast transportation — Ellsworth City Hall Bus Stop

Ellsworth , ME
09130_136189000000, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Transportation service
Bar Harbor Town Office
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Bar Harbor Town Office

Bar Harbor , ME
Bar Harbor Municipal Building, 93 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City government office
Ellsworth Police Department
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Ellsworth Police Department

Ellsworth , ME
1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Rating 3.4/5 8 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surry.

BUS

Searsport, Maine

33 mi away
161 East Main St.
BUS

Belfast, Maine

42 mi away
Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1
BUS

Bangor, Maine

44 mi away
1039 Union St.
BUS

Lincolnville, Maine

47 mi away
2512 Atlantic Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Isle and Gerrishville. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.91 km).

Deer Isle

#1 Deer Isle

Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States

Population1,911
Coordinates44.2239700, -68.6775300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gerrishville

Gerrishville is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4014700, -68.1014000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Isle (-68.67753, 44.22397)
End: Gerrishville (-68.1014, 44.40147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.00 $11.99 $23.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Isle and Gerrishville. The current time is 04:16:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.